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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.69, 921.92 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.69, 921.92 and 285.53 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.69 : 921.92 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.69/921.92 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.69x = 921.92 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.69x = 263,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,236.69/614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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