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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 847.98 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 847.98 and 352.50 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 847.98 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/847.98 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 847.98 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 298,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,912.95/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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