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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 916.20 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 916.20 and 285.88 is: 429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 916.20 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/916.20 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 916.20 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 261,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,923.26/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.04

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