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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 921.17 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 921.17 and 306.66 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 921.17 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/921.17 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 921.17 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 282,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,487.62/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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