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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 847.72 and 404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 847.72 and 404.75 is: 558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 847.72 = 404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/847.72 = 404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 847.72 × 404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 343,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,110.25/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.39

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