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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 847.50 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 847.50 and 490.28 is: 675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 847.50 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/847.50 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 847.50 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 415,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,512.30/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.81

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