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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.47, 921.71 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.47, 921.71 and 203.64 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.47 : 921.71 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.47/921.71 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.47x = 921.71 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.47x = 187,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,697.02/614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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