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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.71, 848.25 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.71, 848.25 and 352.71 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.71 : 848.25 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.71/848.25 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.71x = 848.25 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.71x = 299,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,184.49/614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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