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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 846.64 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 846.64 and 482.92 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 846.64 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/846.64 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 846.64 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 408,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,859.39/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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