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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 847.95 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 847.95 and 378.46 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 847.95 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/847.95 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 847.95 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 320,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,915.16/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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