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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.77 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.77 and 286.64 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.77 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.77 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.77 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 262,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,782.95/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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