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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 848.56 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 848.56 and 353.04 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 848.56 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/848.56 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 848.56 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 299,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,575.62/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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