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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 847.28 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 847.28 and 448.06 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 847.28 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/847.28 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 847.28 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 379,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,632.28/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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