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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 921.16 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 921.16 and 289.52 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 921.16 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/921.16 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 921.16 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 266,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,694.24/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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