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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.71, 848.10 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.71, 848.10 and 352.63 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.71 : 848.10 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.71/848.10 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.71x = 848.10 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.71x = 299,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,065.50/614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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