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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.30, 921.45 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.30, 921.45 and 306.20 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.30 : 921.45 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.30/921.45 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.30x = 921.45 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.30x = 282,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,147.99/614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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