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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 848.84 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 848.84 and 394.16 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 848.84 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/848.84 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 848.84 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 334,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,578.77/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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