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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 847.44 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 847.44 and 352.10 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 847.44 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/847.44 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 847.44 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 298,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,383.62/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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