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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 846.90 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 846.90 and 514.92 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 846.90 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/846.90 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 846.90 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 436,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,085.75/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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