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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.95, 921.99 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.95, 921.99 and 290 is: 434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.95 : 921.99 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.95/921.99 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.95x = 921.99 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.95x = 267,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,377.10/614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.79

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