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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.87, 922.35 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.87, 922.35 and 468.86 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.87 : 922.35 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.87/922.35 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.87x = 922.35 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.87x = 432,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,453.02/614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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