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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.70 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.70 and 394.86 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.70 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.70 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.70 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 363,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,942.46/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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