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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 848.91 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 848.91 and 468.25 is: 646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 848.91 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/848.91 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 848.91 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 397,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,501.74/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.49

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