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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 915.60 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 915.60 and 285.76 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 915.60 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/915.60 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 915.60 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 261,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,641.86/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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