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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 846.84 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 846.84 and 427.48 is: 589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 846.84 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/846.84 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 846.84 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 362,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,007.16/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.59

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