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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.35, 849.20 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.35, 849.20 and 335.60 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.35 : 849.20 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.35/849.20 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.35x = 849.20 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.35x = 284,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,988.78/615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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