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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 920.82 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 920.82 and 383.74 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 920.82 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/920.82 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 920.82 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 353,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,355.47/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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