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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.23, 847.59 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.23, 847.59 and 362.26 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.23 : 847.59 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.23/847.59 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.23x = 847.59 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.23x = 307,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,043.72/614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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