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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.83, 848.84 and 428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.83, 848.84 and 428.26 is: 591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.83 : 848.84 = 428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.83/848.84 = 428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.83x = 848.84 × 428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.83x = 363,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,524.22/614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.26

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