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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911.07 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911.07 and 282.98 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911.07 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911.07 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911.07 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 257,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,810.03/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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