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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 847.40 and 474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 847.40 and 474.53 is: 654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 847.40 = 474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/847.40 = 474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 847.40 × 474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 402,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,110.11/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.20

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