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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.98, 921.61 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.98, 921.61 and 306.54 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.98 : 921.61 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.98/921.61 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.98x = 921.61 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.98x = 282,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,510.33/614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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