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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.86, 849.90 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.86, 849.90 and 336.10 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.86 : 849.90 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.86/849.90 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.86x = 849.90 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.86x = 285,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,651.39/615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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