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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 848.16 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 848.16 and 418.19 is: 577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 848.16 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/848.16 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 848.16 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 354,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,689.94/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.47

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