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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 921.30 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 921.30 and 506.20 is: 759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 921.30 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/921.30 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 921.30 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 466,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,362.06/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.30

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