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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.81, 848.54 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.81, 848.54 and 352.98 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.81 : 848.54 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.81/848.54 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.81x = 848.54 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.81x = 299,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,518.53/614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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