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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.65, 847.57 and 474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.65, 847.57 and 474.79 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.65 : 847.57 = 474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.65/847.57 = 474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.65x = 847.57 × 474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.65x = 402,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,413.52/614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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