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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.15, 846.69 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.15, 846.69 and 417.32 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.15 : 846.69 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.15/846.69 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.15x = 846.69 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.15x = 353,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,340.67/614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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