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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 847.86 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 847.86 and 352.41 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 847.86 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/847.86 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 847.86 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 298,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,791.16/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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