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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 847.79 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 847.79 and 404.44 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 847.79 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/847.79 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 847.79 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 342,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,880.19/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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