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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 920.94 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 920.94 and 470.68 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 920.94 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/920.94 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 920.94 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 433,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,468.04/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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