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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 920.57 and 491.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 920.57 and 491.33 is: 736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 920.57 = 491.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/920.57 = 491.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 920.57 × 491.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 452,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,303.50/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.03

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