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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.82, 848.45 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.82, 848.45 and 352.83 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.82 : 848.45 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.82/848.45 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.82x = 848.45 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.82x = 299,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,356.85/614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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