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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 916.56 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 916.56 and 286.17 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 916.56 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/916.56 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 916.56 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 262,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,291.98/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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