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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.47, 846.82 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.47, 846.82 and 474.34 is: 653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.47 : 846.82 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.47/846.82 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.47x = 846.82 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.47x = 401,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,680.60/614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.70

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