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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 922.08 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 922.08 and 306.72 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 922.08 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/922.08 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 922.08 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 282,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,821.53/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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