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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 846.42 and 490.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 846.42 and 490.25 is: 674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 846.42 = 490.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/846.42 = 490.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 846.42 × 490.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 414,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,953.17/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.74

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