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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.01, 921.26 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.01, 921.26 and 289.40 is: 434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.01 : 921.26 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.01/921.26 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.01x = 921.26 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.01x = 266,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,612.64/614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.22

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