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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 911.43 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 911.43 and 282.81 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 911.43 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/911.43 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 911.43 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 257,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,761.52/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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