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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 848.88 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 848.88 and 458.64 is: 633.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 848.88 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/848.88 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 848.88 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 389,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,330.32/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.92

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