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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 910.50 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 910.50 and 614 is: 847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 910.50 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/910.50 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 910.50 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 559,047
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,047/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.86

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