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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.83, 921.66 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.83, 921.66 and 394.84 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.83 : 921.66 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.83/921.66 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.83x = 921.66 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.83x = 363,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,908.23/614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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