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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 848.48 and 405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 848.48 and 405.10 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 848.48 = 405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/848.48 = 405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 848.48 × 405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 343,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,718.28/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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