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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.60, 920.97 and 408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.60, 920.97 and 408.43 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.60 : 920.97 = 408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.60/920.97 = 408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.60x = 920.97 × 408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.60x = 376,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,151.63/614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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