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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 911.93 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 911.93 and 283.08 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 911.93 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/911.93 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 911.93 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 258,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,147.73/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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