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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 847.55 and 352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 847.55 and 352.13 is: 485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 847.55 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/847.55 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 847.55 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 298,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,444.42/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.97

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