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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 848.51 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 848.51 and 352.90 is: 487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 848.51 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/848.51 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 848.51 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 299,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,439.18/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.11

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