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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922.11 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922.11 and 394.83 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922.11 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922.11 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922.11 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 364,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,072.08/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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