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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 846.28 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 846.28 and 552.12 is: 760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 846.28 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/846.28 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 846.28 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 467,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,248.11/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.05

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