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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.06 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.06 and 407.08 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.06 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.06 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.06 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 344,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,821.18/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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