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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 848.20 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 848.20 and 394.10 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 848.20 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/848.20 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 848.20 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 334,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,275.62/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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