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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 920.19 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 920.19 and 305.20 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 920.19 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/920.19 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 920.19 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 280,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,841.99/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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