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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 915.66 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 915.66 and 281.97 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 915.66 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/915.66 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 915.66 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 258,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,188.65/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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