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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 921.73 and 506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 921.73 and 506.05 is: 759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 921.73 = 506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/921.73 = 506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 921.73 × 506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 466,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,441.47/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.08

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