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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 849.07 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 849.07 and 335.49 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 849.07 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/849.07 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 849.07 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 284,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,852.82/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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