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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.18, 847.77 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.18, 847.77 and 417.66 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.18 : 847.77 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.18/847.77 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.18x = 847.77 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.18x = 354,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,074.87/614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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