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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 920.49 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 920.49 and 288.86 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 920.49 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/920.49 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 920.49 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 265,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,888.14/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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