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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 921.43 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.50, 921.43 and 302.02 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.50 : 921.43 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.50/921.43 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.50x = 921.43 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.50x = 278,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,287.92/614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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