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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.61, 849.52 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.61, 849.52 and 335.84 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.61 : 849.52 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.61/849.52 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.61x = 849.52 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.61x = 285,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,302.80/615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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