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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 921.56 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 921.56 and 321.81 is: 482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 921.56 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/921.56 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 921.56 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 296,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,567.22/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.47

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