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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 848.12 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 848.12 and 352.53 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 848.12 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/848.12 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 848.12 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 298,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,985.98/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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