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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 920.39 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 920.39 and 305.27 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 920.39 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/920.39 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 920.39 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 280,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,961.33/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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