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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 847.02 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 847.02 and 404.28 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 847.02 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/847.02 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 847.02 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 342,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,433.25/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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