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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.35, 847.80 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.35, 847.80 and 352.36 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.35 : 847.80 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.35/847.80 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.35x = 847.80 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.35x = 298,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,730.81/614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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