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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 848.32 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 848.32 and 352.80 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 848.32 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/848.32 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 848.32 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 299,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,287.30/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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