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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.37, 847.60 and 404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.37, 847.60 and 404.65 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.37 : 847.60 = 404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.37/847.60 = 404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.37x = 847.60 × 404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.37x = 342,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,981.34/614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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