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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 849.50 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 849.50 and 335.82 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 849.50 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/849.50 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 849.50 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 285,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,277.41/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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