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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 921.78 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 921.78 and 419.18 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 921.78 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/921.78 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 921.78 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 386,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,387.13/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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