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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 920.45 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 920.45 and 585.90 is: 877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 920.45 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/920.45 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 920.45 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 539,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,291.66/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.32

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