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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 847.82 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 847.82 and 352.40 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 847.82 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/847.82 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 847.82 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 298,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,771.77/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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