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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 921.80 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 921.80 and 306.47 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 921.80 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/921.80 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 921.80 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 282,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,497.90/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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