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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 847.60 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 847.60 and 352.20 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 847.60 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/847.60 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 847.60 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 298,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,524.72/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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