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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 846.82 and 559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 846.82 and 559.98 is: 771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 846.82 = 559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/846.82 = 559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 846.82 × 559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 474,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,202.26/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.51

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