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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 847.84 and 427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 847.84 and 427.79 is: 590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 847.84 = 427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/847.84 = 427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 847.84 × 427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 362,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,701.72/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.53

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