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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 921.67 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 921.67 and 306.65 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 921.67 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/921.67 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 921.67 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 282,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,623.96/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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