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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.45, 848.97 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.45, 848.97 and 353.28 is: 487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.45 : 848.97 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.45/848.97 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.45x = 848.97 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.45x = 299,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,924.12/615.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.32

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