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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.73, 911.78 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.73, 911.78 and 283.28 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.73 : 911.78 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.73/911.78 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.73x = 911.78 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.73x = 258,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,283.06/607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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