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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 846.42 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 846.42 and 601.04 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 846.42 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/846.42 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 846.42 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 508,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,732.28/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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