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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.65, 848.16 and 352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.65, 848.16 and 352.66 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.65 : 848.16 = 352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.65/848.16 = 352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.65x = 848.16 × 352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.65x = 299,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,112.11/614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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