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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 921.28 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 921.28 and 289.92 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 921.28 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/921.28 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 921.28 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 267,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,097.50/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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