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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 848.72 and 419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 848.72 and 419.33 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 848.72 = 419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/848.72 = 419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 848.72 × 419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 355,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,893.76/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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