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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 849.39 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 849.39 and 335.76 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 849.39 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/849.39 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 849.39 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 285,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,186.74/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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