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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 847.33 and 417.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 847.33 and 417.83 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 847.33 = 417.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/847.33 = 417.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 847.33 × 417.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 354,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,034.61/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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