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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 920.72 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 920.72 and 394.22 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 920.72 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/920.72 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 920.72 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 362,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,969.53/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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