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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.81 and 289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.81 and 289.69 is: 434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.81 = 289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.81 = 289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.81 × 289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 267,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,039.14/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.69

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