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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.37, 921.91 and 440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.37, 921.91 and 440.85 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.37 : 921.91 = 440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.37/921.91 = 440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.37x = 921.91 × 440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.37x = 406,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,418.31/614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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