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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 847.56 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 847.56 and 352.18 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 847.56 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/847.56 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 847.56 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 298,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,493.68/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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