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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 910.77 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 910.77 and 282.47 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 910.77 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/910.77 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 910.77 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 257,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,260.65/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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