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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 847.46 and 352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 847.46 and 352.13 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 847.46 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/847.46 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 847.46 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 298,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,414.33/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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