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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.01, 920.86 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.01, 920.86 and 305.64 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.01 : 920.86 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.01/920.86 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.01x = 920.86 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.01x = 281,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,447.82/614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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