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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.37, 847.64 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.37, 847.64 and 352.37 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.37 : 847.64 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.37/847.64 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.37x = 847.64 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.37x = 298,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,676.91/614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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