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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 914.76 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 914.76 and 285 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 914.76 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/914.76 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 914.76 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 260,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,706.60/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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