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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.25, 920.57 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.25, 920.57 and 302.06 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 920.57 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/920.57 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 920.57 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 278,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,068.17/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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