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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.63, 922.01 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.63, 922.01 and 306.29 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.63 : 922.01 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.63/922.01 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.63x = 922.01 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.63x = 282,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,398.03/614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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