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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 848.48 and 516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 848.48 and 516.32 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 848.48 = 516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/848.48 = 516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 848.48 × 516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 438,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,087.19/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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