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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 921.16 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 921.16 and 289.68 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 921.16 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/921.16 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 921.16 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 266,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,841.63/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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