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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 921.84 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 921.84 and 289.76 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 921.84 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/921.84 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 921.84 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 267,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,112.36/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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