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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.36 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.36 and 282.08 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.36 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.36 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.36 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 258,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,486.83/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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