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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 920.31 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 920.31 and 397.36 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 920.31 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/920.31 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 920.31 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 365,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,694.38/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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