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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 922.32 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 922.32 and 408.78 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 922.32 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/922.32 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 922.32 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 377,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,025.97/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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