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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 848.40 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 848.40 and 484.96 is: 669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 848.40 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/848.40 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 848.40 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 411,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,440.06/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.84

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