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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 848.04 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 848.04 and 390.38 is: 538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 848.04 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/848.04 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 848.04 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 331,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,057.86/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.76

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