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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.81, 848.49 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.81, 848.49 and 352.88 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.81 : 848.49 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.81/848.49 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.81x = 848.49 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.81x = 299,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,414.75/614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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