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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 847.22 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 847.22 and 535.80 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 847.22 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/847.22 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 847.22 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 453,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,940.48/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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