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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 848.25 and 352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 848.25 and 352.66 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 848.25 = 352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/848.25 = 352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 848.25 × 352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 299,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,143.85/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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