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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 848.56 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 848.56 and 352.84 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 848.56 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/848.56 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 848.56 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 299,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,405.91/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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