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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.29, 921 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.29, 921 and 289.48 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.29 : 921 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.29/921 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.29x = 921 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.29x = 266,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,611.08/614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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