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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 847.01 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 847.01 and 437.45 is: 603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 847.01 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/847.01 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 847.01 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 370,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,518.10/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.07

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