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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 916.65 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 916.65 and 286.27 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 916.65 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/916.65 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 916.65 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 262,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,407.10/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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