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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 921.26 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 921.26 and 505.08 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 921.26 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/921.26 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 921.26 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 465,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,311.26/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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