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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.63, 848.96 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.63, 848.96 and 394.50 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.63 : 848.96 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.63/848.96 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.63x = 848.96 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.63x = 334,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,914.72/615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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