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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.13, 916.70 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.13, 916.70 and 286.26 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.13 : 916.70 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.13/916.70 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.13x = 916.70 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.13x = 262,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,413.11/611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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