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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 915.69 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 915.69 and 285.75 is: 428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 915.69 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/915.69 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 915.69 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 261,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,658.42/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.47

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