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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 846.90 and 447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 846.90 and 447.17 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 846.90 = 447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/846.90 = 447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 846.90 × 447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 378,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,704.04/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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