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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.25, 921.71 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.25, 921.71 and 289.61 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 921.71 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/921.71 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 921.71 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 266,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,930.38/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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