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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.63, 848.00 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.63, 848.00 and 352.60 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.63 : 848.00 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.63/848.00 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.63x = 848.00 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.63x = 299,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,003.56/614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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