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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 847.50 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 847.50 and 352.16 is: 485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 847.50 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/847.50 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 847.50 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 298,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,453.84/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.98

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