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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 847.51 and 415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 847.51 and 415.55 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 847.51 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/847.51 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 847.51 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 352,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,177.50/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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