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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.84 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.84 and 340.64 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.84 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.84 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.84 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 314,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,015.58/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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