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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 921.90 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 921.90 and 431 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 921.90 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/921.90 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 921.90 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 397,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,338.90/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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