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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.80 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.80 and 467.16 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.80 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.80 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.80 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 396,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,058.25/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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