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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.72, 849.69 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.72, 849.69 and 335.97 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.72 : 849.69 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.72/849.69 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.72x = 849.69 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.72x = 285,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,470.35/615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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