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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 922.59 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 922.59 and 431.73 is: 648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 922.59 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/922.59 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 922.59 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 398,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,309.78/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.31

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