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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 847.78 and 466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 847.78 and 466.93 is: 644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 847.78 = 466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/847.78 = 466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 847.78 × 466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 395,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,853.92/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.06

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