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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 919.92 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 919.92 and 470.08 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 919.92 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/919.92 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 919.92 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 432,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,435.99/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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