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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 846.98 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 846.98 and 427.58 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 846.98 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/846.98 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 846.98 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 362,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,151.71/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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