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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 846.89 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 846.89 and 393 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 846.89 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/846.89 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 846.89 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 332,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,827.77/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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