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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.74 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.74 and 289.48 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.74 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.74 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.74 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 266,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,535.82/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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