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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 922.63 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 922.63 and 268.17 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 922.63 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/922.63 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 922.63 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 247,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,422.02/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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