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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 848.03 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 848.03 and 352.46 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 848.03 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/848.03 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 848.03 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 298,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,890.65/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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