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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.11 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.11 and 286.13 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.11 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.11 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.11 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 262,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,128.84/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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