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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 921.72 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 921.72 and 306.12 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 921.72 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/921.72 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 921.72 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 282,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,156.93/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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