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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 915.61 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 915.61 and 281.58 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 915.61 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/915.61 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 915.61 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 257,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,817.46/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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