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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 847.96 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 847.96 and 430.96 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 847.96 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/847.96 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 847.96 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 365,436.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,436.84/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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