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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 848 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 848 and 418.08 is: 576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 848 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/848 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 848 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 354,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,531.84/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.96

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