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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 921.60 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 921.60 and 289.38 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 921.60 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/921.60 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 921.60 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 266,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,692.61/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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