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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 920.67 and 324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 920.67 and 324.73 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 920.67 = 324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/920.67 = 324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 920.67 × 324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 298,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,969.17/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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