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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.15, 920.90 and 614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.15, 920.90 and 614.34 is: 919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.15 : 920.90 = 614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.15/920.90 = 614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.15x = 920.90 × 614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.15x = 565,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,742.63/615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.68

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