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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 914.67 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 914.67 and 285.06 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 914.67 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/914.67 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 914.67 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 260,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,735.83/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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