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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.33, 848.46 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.33, 848.46 and 417.50 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.33 : 848.46 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.33/848.46 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.33x = 848.46 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.33x = 354,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,232.05/614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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