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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 920.61 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 920.61 and 306.22 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 920.61 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/920.61 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 920.61 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 281,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,909.19/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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