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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.41, 848.58 and 417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.41, 848.58 and 417.58 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.41 : 848.58 = 417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.41/848.58 = 417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.41x = 848.58 × 417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.41x = 354,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,350.04/614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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