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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 847.38 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 847.38 and 352.08 is: 485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 847.38 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/847.38 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 847.38 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 298,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,345.55/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.89

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