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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 848.46 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 848.46 and 366.13 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 848.46 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/848.46 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 848.46 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 310,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,646.66/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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