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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 847.26 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 847.26 and 404.10 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 847.26 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/847.26 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 847.26 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 342,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,377.77/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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