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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 847.84 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 847.84 and 417.89 is: 576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 847.84 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/847.84 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 847.84 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 354,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,303.86/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.37

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