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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 920.88 and 459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 920.88 and 459.84 is: 688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 920.88 = 459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/920.88 = 459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 920.88 × 459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 423,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,457.46/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.88

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