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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 849.73 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 849.73 and 335.99 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 849.73 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/849.73 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 849.73 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 285,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,500.78/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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