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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 847.68 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 847.68 and 407.36 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 847.68 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/847.68 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 847.68 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 345,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,310.92/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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