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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 847.79 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 847.79 and 352.37 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 847.79 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/847.79 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 847.79 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 298,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,735.76/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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