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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 921.36 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 921.36 and 306.72 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 921.36 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/921.36 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 921.36 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 282,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,599.54/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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