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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.01, 910.17 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.01, 910.17 and 282.06 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.01 : 910.17 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.01/910.17 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.01x = 910.17 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.01x = 256,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,722.55/607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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