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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 917.63 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 917.63 and 287.35 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 917.63 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/917.63 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 917.63 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 263,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,678.33/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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