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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 848.37 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 848.37 and 404.70 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 848.37 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/848.37 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 848.37 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 343,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,335.34/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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