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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 922.05 and 578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 922.05 and 578.70 is: 868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 922.05 = 578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/922.05 = 578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 922.05 × 578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 533,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,590.34/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.05

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