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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 917.38 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 917.38 and 287.18 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 917.38 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/917.38 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 917.38 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 263,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,453.19/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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