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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 848.27 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 848.27 and 418.37 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 848.27 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/848.27 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 848.27 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 354,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,887.52/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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