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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 848.52 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 848.52 and 352.91 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 848.52 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/848.52 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 848.52 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 299,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,451.19/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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