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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 848.43 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 848.43 and 440.46 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 848.43 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/848.43 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 848.43 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 373,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,699.48/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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