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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 848.07 and 483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 848.07 and 483.98 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 848.07 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/848.07 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 848.07 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 410,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,444.68/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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