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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 848.45 and 415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 848.45 and 415.74 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 848.45 = 415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/848.45 = 415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 848.45 × 415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 352,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,734.60/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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