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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 846.88 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 846.88 and 474.28 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 846.88 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/846.88 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 846.88 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 401,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,660.36/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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