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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 847.35 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 847.35 and 352.06 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 847.35 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/847.35 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 847.35 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 298,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,318.04/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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