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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.35, 847.76 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.35, 847.76 and 352.31 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.35 : 847.76 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.35/847.76 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.35x = 847.76 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.35x = 298,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,674.68/614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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