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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.18, 920.11 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.18, 920.11 and 305.87 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.18 : 920.11 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.18/920.11 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.18x = 920.11 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.18x = 281,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,428.68/614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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