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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 916.84 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 916.84 and 286.28 is: 429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 916.84 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/916.84 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 916.84 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 262,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,472.96/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.79

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