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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 846.10 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 846.10 and 417.25 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 846.10 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/846.10 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 846.10 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 353,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,036.80/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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