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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 847.66 and 464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 847.66 and 464.81 is: 641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 847.66 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/847.66 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 847.66 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 394,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,000.84/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.23

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