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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.42, 847.00 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.42, 847.00 and 466.79 is: 643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.42 : 847.00 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.42/847.00 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.42x = 847.00 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.42x = 395,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,368.80/614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.49

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