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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 848.28 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 848.28 and 439.96 is: 607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 848.28 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/848.28 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 848.28 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 373,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,209.27/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.40

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