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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.66, 1,414.45 and 614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.66, 1,414.45 and 614.61 is: 920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.66 : 1,414.45 = 614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.66/1,414.45 = 614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.66x = 1,414.45 × 614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.66x = 869,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,335.11/944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.26

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