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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 848.02 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 848.02 and 381.46 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 848.02 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/848.02 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 848.02 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 323,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,485.71/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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