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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.69, 915.62 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.69, 915.62 and 285.88 is: 428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.69 : 915.62 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.69/915.62 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.69x = 915.62 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.69x = 261,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,757.45/610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.63

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