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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.90, 920.62 and 470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.90, 920.62 and 470.18 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.90 : 920.62 = 470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.90/920.62 = 470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.90x = 920.62 × 470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.90x = 432,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,857.11/614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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