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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 920.63 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 920.63 and 321.95 is: 482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 920.63 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/920.63 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 920.63 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 296,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,399.93/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.44

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