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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 921.34 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 921.34 and 289.41 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 921.34 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/921.34 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 921.34 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 266,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,641.92/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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