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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 847.20 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 847.20 and 608.16 is: 838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 847.20 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/847.20 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 847.20 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 515,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,233.15/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.60

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