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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 847.45 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 847.45 and 352.06 is: 485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 847.45 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/847.45 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 847.45 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 298,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,353.25/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.89

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