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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 847.92 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 847.92 and 467.50 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 847.92 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/847.92 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 847.92 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 396,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,402.60/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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