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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 921.36 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 921.36 and 432 is: 647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 921.36 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/921.36 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 921.36 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 398,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,027.52/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.26

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