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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 847.03 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 847.03 and 457.22 is: 630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 847.03 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/847.03 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 847.03 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 387,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,281.17/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.55

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