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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 848.39 and 466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 848.39 and 466.85 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 848.39 = 466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/848.39 = 466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 848.39 × 466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 396,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,064.30/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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