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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 849.09 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 849.09 and 335.52 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 849.09 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/849.09 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 849.09 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 284,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,886.68/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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