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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 846.42 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 846.42 and 535.86 is: 738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 846.42 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/846.42 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 846.42 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 453,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,562.62/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.00

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