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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.87, 847.63 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.87, 847.63 and 467.25 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.87 : 847.63 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.87/847.63 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.87x = 847.63 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.87x = 396,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,053.95/614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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