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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 848.56 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 848.56 and 476.19 is: 657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 848.56 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/848.56 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 848.56 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 404,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,073.67/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.67

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