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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 920.67 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 920.67 and 394.86 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 920.67 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/920.67 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 920.67 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 363,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,535.76/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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