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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 916.62 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 916.62 and 286.23 is: 429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 916.62 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/916.62 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 916.62 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 262,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,364.14/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.46

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