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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 848.51 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 848.51 and 375.66 is: 518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 848.51 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/848.51 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 848.51 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 318,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,752.21/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.44

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