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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.30, 921.44 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.30, 921.44 and 432.50 is: 648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.30 : 921.44 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.30/921.44 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.30x = 921.44 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.30x = 398,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,516.03/614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.74

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