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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.10 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.10 and 286 is: 429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.10 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.10 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.10 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 262,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,004.60/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.01

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