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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 848.43 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 848.43 and 404.67 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 848.43 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/848.43 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 848.43 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 343,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,334.17/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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