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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.38 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.38 and 404.51 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.38 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.38 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.38 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 342,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,769.45/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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