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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 848.55 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 848.55 and 352.92 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 848.55 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/848.55 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 848.55 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 299,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,470.27/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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