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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 919.96 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 919.96 and 431.33 is: 645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 919.96 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/919.96 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 919.96 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 396,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,800.67/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.85

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