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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 847.86 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 847.86 and 352.58 is: 486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 847.86 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/847.86 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 847.86 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 298,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,938.48/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.49

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