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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 921.37 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 921.37 and 321.65 is: 482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 921.37 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/921.37 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 921.37 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 296,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,358.66/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.59

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