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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 916.08 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 916.08 and 285.84 is: 429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 916.08 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/916.08 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 916.08 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 261,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,852.31/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.04

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