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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 848 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 848 and 352.68 is: 486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 848 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/848 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 848 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 299,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,072.64/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.68

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