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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 848.05 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 848.05 and 418.19 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 848.05 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/848.05 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 848.05 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 354,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,640.74/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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