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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.60, 847.84 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.60, 847.84 and 504.52 is: 695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.60 : 847.84 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.60/847.84 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.60x = 847.84 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.60x = 427,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,752.24/614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.98

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