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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 922.96 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 922.96 and 432.96 is: 649.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 922.96 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/922.96 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 922.96 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 399,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,604.76/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.81

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