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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.69, 912.35 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.69, 912.35 and 283.29 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.69 : 912.35 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.69/912.35 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.69x = 912.35 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.69x = 258,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,459.63/607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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