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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 848.04 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 848.04 and 365.80 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 848.04 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/848.04 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 848.04 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 310,208.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,208.79/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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