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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 921.60 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 921.60 and 408.30 is: 612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 921.60 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/921.60 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 921.60 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 376,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,289.28/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.45

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