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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 923.35 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 923.35 and 604.02 is: 906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 923.35 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/923.35 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 923.35 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 557,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,724.95/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.93

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