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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 848.10 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 848.10 and 352.58 is: 486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 848.10 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/848.10 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 848.10 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 299,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,018.86/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.55

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