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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 848.25 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 848.25 and 446.64 is: 616.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 848.25 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/848.25 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 848.25 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 378,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,862.38/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.07

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