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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 847.20 and 473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 847.20 and 473.95 is: 653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 847.20 = 473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/847.20 = 473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 847.20 × 473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 401,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,530.44/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.87

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