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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 923.40 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 923.40 and 604.80 is: 908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 923.40 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/923.40 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 923.40 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 558,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,472.32/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.79

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