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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 921.09 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 921.09 and 394.46 is: 591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 921.09 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/921.09 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 921.09 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 363,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,333.16/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.31

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