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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.60, 875.82 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.60, 875.82 and 614.44 is: 848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.60 : 875.82 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.60/875.82 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.60x = 875.82 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.60x = 538,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,138.84/634.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.00

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