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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 921.67 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 921.67 and 306.23 is: 459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 921.67 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/921.67 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 921.67 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 282,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,237.63/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.32

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