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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 914.73 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 914.73 and 285.13 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 914.73 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/914.73 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 914.73 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 260,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,816.96/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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