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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 847.78 and 483.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 847.78 and 483.51 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 847.78 = 483.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/847.78 = 483.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 847.78 × 483.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 409,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,910.11/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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