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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.19, 915.30 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.19, 915.30 and 286.65 is: 429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.19 : 915.30 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.19/915.30 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.19x = 915.30 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.19x = 262,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,370.75/611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.28

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