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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.82, 848.07 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.82, 848.07 and 490.62 is: 676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.82 : 848.07 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.82/848.07 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.82x = 848.07 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.82x = 416,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,080.10/614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.75

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