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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 848.78 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 848.78 and 448.47 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 848.78 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/848.78 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 848.78 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 380,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,652.37/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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