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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 917.78 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 917.78 and 287.01 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 917.78 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/917.78 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 917.78 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 263,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,410.60/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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