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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.18, 950.14 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.18, 950.14 and 614.38 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.18 : 950.14 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.18/950.14 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.18x = 950.14 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.18x = 583,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,747.01/688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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