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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 848.91 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 848.91 and 418.78 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 848.91 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/848.91 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 848.91 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 355,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,506.53/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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