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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 847.41 and 412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 847.41 and 412.24 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 847.41 = 412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/847.41 = 412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 847.41 × 412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 349,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,336.30/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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