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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 849.35 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 849.35 and 335.72 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 849.35 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/849.35 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 849.35 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 285,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,137.86/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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