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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 915.92 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 915.92 and 286.08 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 915.92 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/915.92 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 915.92 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 262,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,026.39/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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