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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.34, 849.15 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.34, 849.15 and 335.56 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.34 : 849.15 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.34/849.15 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.34x = 849.15 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.34x = 284,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,940.77/615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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