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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.62 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.62 and 203.59 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.62 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.62 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.62 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 187,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,632.62/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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