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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 847.34 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 847.34 and 404.19 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 847.34 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/847.34 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 847.34 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 342,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,484.33/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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