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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.31, 848.13 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.31, 848.13 and 504.06 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.31 : 848.13 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.31/848.13 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.31x = 848.13 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.31x = 427,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,508.41/614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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