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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 923.40 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 923.40 and 432.45 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 923.40 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/923.40 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 923.40 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 399,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,324.33/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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