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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 917.64 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 917.64 and 287.07 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 917.64 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/917.64 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 917.64 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 263,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,426.91/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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