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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 847.85 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 847.85 and 473.96 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 847.85 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/847.85 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 847.85 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 401,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,843.93/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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