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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 846.90 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 846.90 and 448.62 is: 618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 846.90 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/846.90 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 846.90 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 379,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,936.28/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.39

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