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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 846.24 and 439.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 846.24 and 439.09 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 846.24 = 439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/846.24 = 439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 846.24 × 439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 371,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,575.52/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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