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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 915.66 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 915.66 and 285.39 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 915.66 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/915.66 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 915.66 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 261,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,320.21/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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