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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 849.96 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 849.96 and 336.15 is: 463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 849.96 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/849.96 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 849.96 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 285,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,714.05/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.87

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