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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.89, 920.53 and 460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.89, 920.53 and 460.59 is: 689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.89 : 920.53 = 460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.89/920.53 = 460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.89x = 920.53 × 460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.89x = 423,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,984.04/614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.53

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