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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.31, 987.03 and 614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.31, 987.03 and 614.25 is: 915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.31 : 987.03 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.31/987.03 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.31x = 987.03 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.31x = 606,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,283.18/662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.41

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