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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.33, 916.35 and 286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.33, 916.35 and 286.43 is: 429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.33 : 916.35 = 286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.33/916.35 = 286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.33x = 916.35 × 286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.33x = 262,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,470.13/611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.34

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