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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 909.48 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 909.48 and 282.04 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 909.48 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/909.48 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 909.48 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 256,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,509.74/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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