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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 848 and 352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 848 and 352.48 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 848 = 352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/848 = 352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 848 × 352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 298,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,903.04/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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