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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.29, 849.08 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.29, 849.08 and 335.54 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.29 : 849.08 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.29/849.08 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.29x = 849.08 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.29x = 284,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,900.30/615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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