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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 917.82 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 917.82 and 287.14 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 917.82 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/917.82 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 917.82 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 263,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,542.83/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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