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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.47, 847.98 and 365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.47, 847.98 and 365.83 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.47 : 847.98 = 365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.47/847.98 = 365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.47x = 847.98 × 365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.47x = 310,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,216.52/614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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