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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 911.12 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 911.12 and 282.88 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 911.12 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/911.12 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 911.12 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 257,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,737.63/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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