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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.90, 921.81 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.90, 921.81 and 290.66 is: 435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.90 : 921.81 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.90/921.81 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.90x = 921.81 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.90x = 267,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,933.29/614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.73

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