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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 919.41 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 919.41 and 459.04 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 919.41 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/919.41 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 919.41 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 422,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,045.97/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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