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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.54, 920.57 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.54, 920.57 and 305.45 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.54 : 920.57 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.54/920.57 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.54x = 920.57 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.54x = 281,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,186.58/614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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