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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 848.38 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 848.38 and 474.34 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 848.38 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/848.38 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 848.38 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 402,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,420.57/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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