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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 847.44 and 417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 847.44 and 417.51 is: 575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 847.44 = 417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/847.44 = 417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 847.44 × 417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 353,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,814.67/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.93

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