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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.23, 921.61 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.23, 921.61 and 289.37 is: 434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.23 : 921.61 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.23/921.61 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.23x = 921.61 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.23x = 266,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,686.29/614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.18

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