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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 847.35 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 847.35 and 496.62 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 847.35 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/847.35 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 847.35 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 420,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,810.96/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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