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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.31, 920.30 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.31, 920.30 and 491.16 is: 735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.31 : 920.30 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.31/920.30 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.31x = 920.30 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.31x = 452,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,012.09/614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.80

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