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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 848.27 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 848.27 and 393.83 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 848.27 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/848.27 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 848.27 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 334,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,074.10/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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