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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 847.46 and 546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 847.46 and 546.95 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 847.46 = 546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/847.46 = 546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 847.46 × 546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 463,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,521.73/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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