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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.63, 848.15 and 352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.63, 848.15 and 352.66 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.63 : 848.15 = 352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.63/848.15 = 352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.63x = 848.15 × 352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.63x = 299,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,108.58/614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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