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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 920.64 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 920.64 and 289.76 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 920.64 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/920.64 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 920.64 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 266,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,764.65/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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