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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 847.56 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 847.56 and 352.23 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 847.56 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/847.56 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 847.56 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 298,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,536.06/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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