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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916 and 286 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 261,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,976/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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