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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 921.50 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 921.50 and 289.46 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 921.50 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/921.50 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 921.50 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 266,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,733.51/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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