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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 846.57 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 846.57 and 439.14 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 846.57 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/846.57 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 846.57 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 371,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,762.75/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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