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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.71, 930.36 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.71, 930.36 and 614.20 is: 845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.71 : 930.36 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.71/930.36 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.71x = 930.36 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.71x = 571,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,422.46/675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.66

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