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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 848.12 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 848.12 and 472.23 is: 652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 848.12 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/848.12 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 848.12 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 400,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,505.35/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.01

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