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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 848.09 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 848.09 and 352.56 is: 486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 848.09 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/848.09 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 848.09 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 299,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,006.67/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.56

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