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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 911.34 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 911.34 and 282.78 is: 424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 911.34 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/911.34 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 911.34 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 257,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,708.73/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.34

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