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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.72 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.72 and 352.22 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.72 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.72 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.72 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 298,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,583.94/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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