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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 921.74 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 921.74 and 306.51 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 921.74 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/921.74 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 921.74 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 282,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,520.99/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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