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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.25, 847.67 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.25, 847.67 and 352.42 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 847.67 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/847.67 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 847.67 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 298,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,731.98/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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