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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 848.16 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 848.16 and 483.69 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 848.16 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/848.16 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 848.16 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 410,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,246.51/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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