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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.46, 849.32 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.46, 849.32 and 335.70 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.46 : 849.32 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.46/849.32 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.46x = 849.32 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.46x = 285,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,116.72/615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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