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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 863.09 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 863.09 and 614.54 is: 854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 863.09 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/863.09 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 863.09 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 530,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,395.94/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.08

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