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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 847.85 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 847.85 and 393.35 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 847.85 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/847.85 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 847.85 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 333,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,495.59/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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