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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 989.21 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 989.21 and 614.52 is: 917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 989.21 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/989.21 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 989.21 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 607,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,884.85/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.28

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