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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.98, 922.47 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.98, 922.47 and 612.55 is: 918.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.98 : 922.47 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.98/922.47 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.98x = 922.47 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.98x = 565,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,059.00/614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.83

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