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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.87, 922.42 and 395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.87, 922.42 and 395.71 is: 593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.87 : 922.42 = 395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.87/922.42 = 395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.87x = 922.42 × 395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.87x = 365,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,010.82/614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.64

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