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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 916.95 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 916.95 and 286.62 is: 429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 916.95 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/916.95 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 916.95 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 262,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,816.21/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.98

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