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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.83, 848.51 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.83, 848.51 and 352.89 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.83 : 848.51 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.83/848.51 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.83x = 848.51 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.83x = 299,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,430.69/614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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