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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.77, 921.54 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.77, 921.54 and 408.82 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.77 : 921.54 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.77/921.54 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.77x = 921.54 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.77x = 376,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,743.98/614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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