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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 915.04 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 915.04 and 285.32 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 915.04 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/915.04 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 915.04 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 261,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,079.21/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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