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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 921.07 and 491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 921.07 and 491.66 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 921.07 = 491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/921.07 = 491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 921.07 × 491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 452,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,855.33/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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