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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 847.76 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 847.76 and 474.64 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 847.76 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/847.76 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 847.76 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 402,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,376.31/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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