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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.06, 914.98 and 280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.06, 914.98 and 280.90 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.06 : 914.98 = 280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.06/914.98 = 280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.06x = 914.98 × 280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.06x = 257,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,017.88/610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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