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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 848.37 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 848.37 and 352.81 is: 486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 848.37 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/848.37 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 848.37 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 299,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,313.42/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.89

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