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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.31, 910.97 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.31, 910.97 and 282.50 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.31 : 910.97 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.31/910.97 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.31x = 910.97 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.31x = 257,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,347.61/607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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