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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.75, 915.64 and 286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.75, 915.64 and 286.35 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.75 : 915.64 = 286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.75/915.64 = 286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.75x = 915.64 × 286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.75x = 262,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,193.51/610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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