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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 848.88 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 848.88 and 418.56 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 848.88 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/848.88 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 848.88 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 355,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,307.21/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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