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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 920.79 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 920.79 and 408.33 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 920.79 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/920.79 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 920.79 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 375,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,986.18/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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