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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 847.06 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 847.06 and 417.76 is: 575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 847.06 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/847.06 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 847.06 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 353,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,864.62/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.78

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