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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 914.67 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 914.67 and 285.14 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 914.67 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/914.67 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 914.67 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 260,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,809.00/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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