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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 919.75 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 919.75 and 418.47 is: 626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 919.75 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/919.75 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 919.75 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 384,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,887.78/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.69

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