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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 910.98 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 910.98 and 282.52 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 910.98 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/910.98 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 910.98 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 257,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,370.07/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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