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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 921.48 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 921.48 and 394.84 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 921.48 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/921.48 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 921.48 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 363,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,837.16/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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