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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.33, 920.14 and 476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.33, 920.14 and 476.29 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.33 : 920.14 = 476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.33/920.14 = 476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.33x = 920.14 × 476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.33x = 438,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,249.99/614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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