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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.06, 915.15 and 285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.06, 915.15 and 285.25 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.06 : 915.15 = 285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.06/915.15 = 285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.06x = 915.15 × 285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.06x = 261,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,046.54/610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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