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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.41, 917.36 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.41, 917.36 and 286.55 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.41 : 917.36 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.41/917.36 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.41x = 917.36 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.41x = 262,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,870.50/611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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