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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 847.38 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 847.38 and 437.76 is: 603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 847.38 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/847.38 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 847.38 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 370,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,949.07/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.40

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