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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 921.51 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 921.51 and 306.45 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 921.51 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/921.51 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 921.51 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 282,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,396.74/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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