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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 847.68 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 847.68 and 448.64 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 847.68 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/847.68 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 847.68 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 380,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,303.16/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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