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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 847.90 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 847.90 and 393.24 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 847.90 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/847.90 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 847.90 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 333,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,428.20/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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