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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 921.06 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 921.06 and 459 is: 687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 921.06 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/921.06 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 921.06 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 422,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,766.54/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.56

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