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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.31, 849.13 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.31, 849.13 and 335.55 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.31 : 849.13 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.31/849.13 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.31x = 849.13 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.31x = 284,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,925.57/615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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