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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 915.06 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 915.06 and 286.16 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 915.06 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/915.06 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 915.06 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 261,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,853.57/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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