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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 848.60 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 848.60 and 352.96 is: 487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 848.60 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/848.60 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 848.60 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 299,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,521.86/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.12

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