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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.43, 849.25 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.43, 849.25 and 335.66 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.43 : 849.25 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.43/849.25 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.43x = 849.25 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.43x = 285,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,059.26/615.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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