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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 916.70 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 916.70 and 282.18 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 916.70 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/916.70 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 916.70 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 258,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,674.41/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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