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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.90, 922.65 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.90, 922.65 and 468.60 is: 703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.90 : 922.65 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.90/922.65 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.90x = 922.65 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.90x = 432,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,353.79/614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.13

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