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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 849.84 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 849.84 and 394.44 is: 544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 849.84 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/849.84 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 849.84 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 335,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,210.89/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.79

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