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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 921.97 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 921.97 and 306.44 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 921.97 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/921.97 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 921.97 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 282,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,532.90/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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