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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922.17 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922.17 and 432.99 is: 649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922.17 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922.17 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922.17 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 399,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,290.39/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.49

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