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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 920.32 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 920.32 and 591.52 is: 886.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 920.32 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/920.32 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 920.32 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 544,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,387.69/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.28

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