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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 847.70 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 847.70 and 352.32 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 847.70 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/847.70 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 847.70 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 298,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,661.66/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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