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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.09, 914.93 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.09, 914.93 and 280.89 is: 421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.09 : 914.93 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.09/914.93 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.09x = 914.93 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.09x = 256,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,994.34/610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.24

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