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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 914.87 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 914.87 and 281.21 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 914.87 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/914.87 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 914.87 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 257,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,269.79/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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