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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 920.64 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 920.64 and 442.88 is: 663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 920.64 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/920.64 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 920.64 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 407,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,733.04/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.28

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