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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 921.90 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 921.90 and 289.56 is: 434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 921.90 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/921.90 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 921.90 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 266,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,945.36/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.48

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