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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 915.27 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 915.27 and 285.64 is: 428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 915.27 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/915.27 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 915.27 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 261,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,437.72/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.59

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