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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 847.53 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 847.53 and 404.28 is: 557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 847.53 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/847.53 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 847.53 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 342,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,639.43/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.98

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