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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 849.39 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 849.39 and 484.70 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 849.39 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/849.39 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 849.39 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 411,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,699.33/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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