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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 915.71 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 915.71 and 285.77 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 915.71 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/915.71 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 915.71 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 261,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,682.45/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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