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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 847.68 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 847.68 and 352.24 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 847.68 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/847.68 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 847.68 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 298,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,586.80/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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