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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.91 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.91 and 352.45 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.91 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.91 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.91 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 298,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,842.52/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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