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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 917.30 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 917.30 and 286.73 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 917.30 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/917.30 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 917.30 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 263,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,012.84/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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