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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 846.94 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 846.94 and 474.04 is: 653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 846.94 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/846.94 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 846.94 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 401,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,483.44/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.73

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