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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.38 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.38 and 439.48 is: 606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.38 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.38 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.38 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 372,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,406.56/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.09

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