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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.15, 848.22 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.15, 848.22 and 475.94 is: 657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.15 : 848.22 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.15/848.22 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.15x = 848.22 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.15x = 403,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,698.25/614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.33

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