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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 847.16 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 847.16 and 351.88 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 847.16 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/847.16 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 847.16 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 298,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,098.66/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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