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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 848.45 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 848.45 and 352.88 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 848.45 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/848.45 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 848.45 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 299,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,401.04/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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