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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 914.76 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 914.76 and 285.75 is: 428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 914.76 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/914.76 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 914.76 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 261,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,392.67/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.40

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