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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 921.26 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 921.26 and 306.60 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 921.26 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/921.26 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 921.26 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 282,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,452.18/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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