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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 847.62 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 847.62 and 352.44 is: 486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 847.62 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/847.62 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 847.62 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 298,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,735.19/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.27

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