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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 921.67 and 506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 921.67 and 506.01 is: 759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 921.67 = 506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/921.67 = 506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 921.67 × 506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 466,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,367.10/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.01

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