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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 915.33 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 915.33 and 285.35 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 915.33 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/915.33 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 915.33 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 261,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184.84/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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