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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 921.06 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 921.06 and 397.86 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 921.06 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/921.06 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 921.06 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 366,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,452.93/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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