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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 848.19 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 848.19 and 352.65 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 848.19 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/848.19 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 848.19 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 299,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,114.20/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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