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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 850.05 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 850.05 and 354.04 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 850.05 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/850.05 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 850.05 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 300,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,950.20/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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