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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 917.33 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 917.33 and 287.01 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 917.33 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/917.33 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 917.33 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 263,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,281.45/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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