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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.69, 1,371.64 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.69, 1,371.64 and 289.84 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.69 : 1,371.64 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.69/1,371.64 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.69x = 1,371.64 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.69x = 397,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,552.06/914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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