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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.71, 921.66 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.71, 921.66 and 398.44 is: 597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.71 : 921.66 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.71/921.66 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.71x = 921.66 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.71x = 367,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,226.21/614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.40

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