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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 847.31 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 847.31 and 439.88 is: 606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 847.31 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/847.31 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 847.31 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 372,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,714.72/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.20

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