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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.30, 910.62 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.30, 910.62 and 282.38 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.30 : 910.62 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.30/910.62 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.30x = 910.62 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.30x = 257,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,140.88/607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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