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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 848.34 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 848.34 and 439.56 is: 606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 848.34 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/848.34 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 848.34 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 372,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,896.33/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.81

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