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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 922.17 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 922.17 and 286.08 is: 428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 922.17 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/922.17 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 922.17 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 263,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,814.39/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.74

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