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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.07, 913.61 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.07, 913.61 and 285.53 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.07 : 913.61 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.07/913.61 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.07x = 913.61 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.07x = 260,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,859.21/610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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