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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 920.58 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 920.58 and 288.91 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 920.58 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/920.58 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 920.58 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 265,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,964.77/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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