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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 847.65 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 847.65 and 448.46 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 847.65 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/847.65 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 847.65 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 380,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,137.12/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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