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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 915.48 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 915.48 and 286.22 is: 429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 915.48 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/915.48 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 915.48 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 262,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,028.69/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.11

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