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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 848.16 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 848.16 and 381.84 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 848.16 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/848.16 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 848.16 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 323,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,861.41/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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