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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 919.73 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 919.73 and 285.24 is: 427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 919.73 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/919.73 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 919.73 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 262,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,343.79/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.25

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