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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.81, 848.73 and 352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.81, 848.73 and 352.77 is: 486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.81 : 848.73 = 352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.81/848.73 = 352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.81x = 848.73 × 352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.81x = 299,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,406.48/614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.99

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