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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.47, 921.71 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.47, 921.71 and 409.44 is: 614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.47 : 921.71 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.47/921.71 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.47x = 921.71 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.47x = 377,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,382.90/614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.16

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