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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 848.12 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 848.12 and 393.61 is: 543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 848.12 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/848.12 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 848.12 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 333,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,828.23/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.13

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