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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 837.45 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 837.45 and 614.70 is: 837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 837.45 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/837.45 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 837.45 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 514,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,780.52/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.45

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