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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 848.40 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 848.40 and 405.09 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 848.40 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/848.40 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 848.40 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 343,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,674.11/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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