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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 848.67 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 848.67 and 352.95 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 848.67 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/848.67 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 848.67 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 299,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,538.08/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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