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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.20 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.20 and 286.66 is: 429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.20 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.20 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.20 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 262,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,924.55/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.70

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