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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 847.92 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 847.92 and 352.46 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 847.92 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/847.92 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 847.92 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 298,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,853.64/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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