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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 921.72 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 921.72 and 289.84 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 921.72 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/921.72 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 921.72 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 267,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,151.32/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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