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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.63, 849.57 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.63, 849.57 and 335.87 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.63 : 849.57 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.63/849.57 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.63x = 849.57 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.63x = 285,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,339.15/615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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