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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 921.84 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 921.84 and 290.02 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 921.84 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/921.84 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 921.84 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 267,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,352.04/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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