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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 848.06 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 848.06 and 352.55 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 848.06 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/848.06 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 848.06 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 298,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,977.55/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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