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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 848.99 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 848.99 and 394.60 is: 544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 848.99 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/848.99 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 848.99 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 335,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,011.45/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.68

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