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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 848.19 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 848.19 and 418.51 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 848.19 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/848.19 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 848.19 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 354,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,976.00/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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