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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 921.84 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 921.84 and 450.48 is: 675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 921.84 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/921.84 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 921.84 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 415,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,270.48/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.90

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