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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 922.98 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 922.98 and 341.49 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 922.98 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/922.98 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 922.98 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 315,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,188.44/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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