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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 910.20 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 910.20 and 282.72 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 910.20 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/910.20 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 910.20 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 257,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,331.74/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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