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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 848.06 and 352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.50, 848.06 and 352.57 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.50 : 848.06 = 352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.50/848.06 = 352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.50x = 848.06 × 352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.50x = 298,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,998.39/614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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