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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 917.16 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 917.16 and 286.71 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 917.16 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/917.16 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 917.16 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 262,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,958.94/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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