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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 848.01 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 848.01 and 490.34 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 848.01 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/848.01 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 848.01 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 415,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,813.22/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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