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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.69, 914.55 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.69, 914.55 and 286.15 is: 428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.69 : 914.55 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.69/914.55 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.69x = 914.55 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.69x = 261,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,698.48/610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.53

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