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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 922.02 and 478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 922.02 and 478.80 is: 718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 922.02 = 478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/922.02 = 478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 922.02 × 478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 441,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,463.18/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.67

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