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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 919.88 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 919.88 and 407.98 is: 611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 919.88 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/919.88 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 919.88 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 375,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,286.00/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.19

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