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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.90, 922.35 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.90, 922.35 and 512.30 is: 768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.90 : 922.35 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.90/922.35 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.90x = 922.35 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.90x = 472,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,519.91/614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.45

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