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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 842.39 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 842.39 and 603.52 is: 827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 842.39 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/842.39 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 842.39 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 508,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,399.21/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.42

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