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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.30 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.30 and 286.08 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.30 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.30 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.30 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 261,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,849.02/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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