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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 849.28 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 849.28 and 353.45 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 849.28 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/849.28 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 849.28 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 300,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,178.02/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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