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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 922.60 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 922.60 and 409.40 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 922.60 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/922.60 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 922.60 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 377,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,708.85/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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