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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 921.84 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 921.84 and 302.52 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 921.84 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/921.84 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 921.84 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 278,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,875.04/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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