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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 921.49 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 921.49 and 289.22 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 921.49 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/921.49 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 921.49 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 266,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,513.34/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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