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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 850 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 850 and 394.82 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 850 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/850 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 850 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 335,597
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,597/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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