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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 846.97 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 846.97 and 417.87 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 846.97 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/846.97 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 846.97 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 353,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,923.35/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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