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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 920.82 and 409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 920.82 and 409.39 is: 613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 920.82 = 409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/920.82 = 409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 920.82 × 409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 376,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,971.43/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.24

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