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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 920.50 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 920.50 and 552.15 is: 827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 920.50 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/920.50 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 920.50 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 508,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,252.69/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.35

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