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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 847.17 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 847.17 and 424.98 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 847.17 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/847.17 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 847.17 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 360,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,030.31/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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