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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 921.40 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 921.40 and 340.48 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 921.40 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/921.40 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 921.40 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 313,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,718.27/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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