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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.29, 847.38 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.29, 847.38 and 404.50 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.29 : 847.38 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.29/847.38 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.29x = 847.38 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.29x = 342,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,765.21/614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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