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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 921.24 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 921.24 and 468.32 is: 701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 921.24 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/921.24 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 921.24 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 431,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,430.51/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.75

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