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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 848.22 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 848.22 and 352.64 is: 486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 848.22 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/848.22 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 848.22 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 299,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,116.30/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.62

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