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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 920.97 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 920.97 and 383.13 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 920.97 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/920.97 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 920.97 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 352,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,851.24/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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