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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 920.77 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 920.77 and 419.58 is: 628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 920.77 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/920.77 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 920.77 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 386,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,335.63/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.20

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