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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 921.37 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 921.37 and 290.13 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 921.37 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/921.37 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 921.37 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 267,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,317.08/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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