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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 847.62 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 847.62 and 448.50 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 847.62 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/847.62 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 847.62 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 380,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,157.57/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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