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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 920.43 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 920.43 and 545.46 is: 816.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 920.43 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/920.43 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 920.43 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 502,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,057.75/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.79

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