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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 848.04 and 415.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 848.04 and 415.78 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 848.04 = 415.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/848.04 = 415.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 848.04 × 415.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 352,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,598.07/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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