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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 847.90 and 458.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 847.90 and 458.93 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 847.90 = 458.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/847.90 = 458.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 847.90 × 458.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 389,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,126.75/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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