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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.98, 922.52 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.98, 922.52 and 306.52 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.98 : 922.52 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.98/922.52 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.98x = 922.52 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.98x = 282,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,770.83/614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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