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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 921.86 and 306.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 921.86 and 306.39 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 921.86 = 306.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/921.86 = 306.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 921.86 × 306.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 282,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,447.15/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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