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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 920.79 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 920.79 and 382.59 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 920.79 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/920.79 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 920.79 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 352,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,285.05/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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