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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 920.70 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 920.70 and 289.16 is: 433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 920.70 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/920.70 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 920.70 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 266,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,229.61/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.51

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