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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 921.29 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 921.29 and 289.17 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 921.29 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/921.29 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 921.29 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 266,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,407.98/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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