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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.49, 849.39 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.49, 849.39 and 335.73 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.49 : 849.39 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.49/849.39 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.49x = 849.39 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.49x = 285,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,165.70/615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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