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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.63, 920.88 and 440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.63, 920.88 and 440.45 is: 659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.63 : 920.88 = 440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.63/920.88 = 440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.63x = 920.88 × 440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.63x = 405,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,596.99/614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.91

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