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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 977.58 and 614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 977.58 and 614.82 is: 920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 977.58 = 614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/977.58 = 614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 977.58 × 614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 601,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,035.74/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.93

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