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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 848.68 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 848.68 and 394.12 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 848.68 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/848.68 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 848.68 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 334,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,481.76/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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