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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 848.66 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 848.66 and 352.99 is: 487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 848.66 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/848.66 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 848.66 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 299,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,567.25/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.11

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