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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.31, 849.13 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.31, 849.13 and 335.54 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.31 : 849.13 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.31/849.13 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.31x = 849.13 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.31x = 284,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,917.08/615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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