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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 919.08 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 919.08 and 394.65 is: 590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 919.08 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/919.08 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 919.08 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 362,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,714.92/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.19

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