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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 847.68 and 437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 847.68 and 437.38 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 847.68 = 437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/847.68 = 437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 847.68 × 437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 370,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,756.09/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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