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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 916.76 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 916.76 and 286.40 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 916.76 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/916.76 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 916.76 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 262,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,563.07/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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