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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 847.91 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 847.91 and 365.81 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 847.91 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/847.91 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 847.91 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 310,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,170.63/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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