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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 847.80 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 847.80 and 474.67 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 847.80 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/847.80 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 847.80 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 402,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,425.23/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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