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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 921.32 and 383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 921.32 and 383.23 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 921.32 = 383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/921.32 = 383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 921.32 × 383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 353,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,080.29/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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