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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 848.06 and 422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 848.06 and 422.95 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 848.06 = 422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/848.06 = 422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 848.06 × 422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 358,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,686.98/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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