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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 921.30 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 921.30 and 478.24 is: 717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 921.30 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/921.30 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 921.30 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 440,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,602.51/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.57

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