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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.06 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.06 and 321.99 is: 482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.06 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.06 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.06 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 296,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,572.11/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.76

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