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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 925.06 and 505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 925.06 and 505.83 is: 761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 925.06 = 505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/925.06 = 505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 925.06 × 505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 467,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,923.10/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.18

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