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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 921.66 and 289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 921.66 and 289.39 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 921.66 = 289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/921.66 = 289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 921.66 × 289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 266,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,719.19/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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