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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 847.47 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 847.47 and 352.14 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 847.47 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/847.47 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 847.47 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 298,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,428.09/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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