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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 915.25 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 915.25 and 285.36 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 915.25 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/915.25 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 915.25 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 261,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,175.74/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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