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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 921.06 and 588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 921.06 and 588.36 is: 881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 921.06 = 588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/921.06 = 588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 921.06 × 588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 541,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,914.86/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.94

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