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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 847.11 and 474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 847.11 and 474.69 is: 654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 847.11 = 474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/847.11 = 474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 847.11 × 474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 402,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,116.93/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.63

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