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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.37, 847.71 and 352.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.37, 847.71 and 352.29 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.37 : 847.71 = 352.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.37/847.71 = 352.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.37x = 847.71 × 352.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.37x = 298,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,639.76/614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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