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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.90, 848.65 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.90, 848.65 and 378.89 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.90 : 848.65 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.90/848.65 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.90x = 848.65 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.90x = 321,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,545.00/614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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