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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 848.32 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 848.32 and 437.76 is: 604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 848.32 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/848.32 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 848.32 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 371,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,359.47/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.37

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