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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 920.77 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 920.77 and 305.89 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 920.77 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/920.77 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 920.77 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 281,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,656.45/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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