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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 921.49 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 921.49 and 306.64 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 921.49 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/921.49 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 921.49 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 282,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,566.94/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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