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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 921.47 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 921.47 and 394.73 is: 591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 921.47 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/921.47 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 921.47 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 363,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,727.25/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.70

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