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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 848.41 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 848.41 and 352.82 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 848.41 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/848.41 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 848.41 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 299,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,337.26/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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