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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 922.44 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 922.44 and 461 is: 691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 922.44 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/922.44 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 922.44 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 425,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,244.84/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.84

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