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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 847.02 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 847.02 and 417.27 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 847.02 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/847.02 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 847.02 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 353,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,436.04/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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