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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 848.43 and 393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 848.43 and 393.94 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 848.43 = 393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/848.43 = 393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 848.43 × 393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 334,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,230.51/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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