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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 945.57 and 614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 945.57 and 614.18 is: 922.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 945.57 = 614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/945.57 = 614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 945.57 × 614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 580,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,754.85/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.01

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