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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 911.61 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 911.61 and 283.02 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 911.61 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/911.61 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 911.61 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 258,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,003.86/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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