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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 847.80 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 847.80 and 407.44 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 847.80 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/847.80 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 847.80 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 345,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,427.63/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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