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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 847.97 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 847.97 and 467.56 is: 645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 847.97 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/847.97 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 847.97 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 396,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,476.85/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.55

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