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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 911.39 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 911.39 and 283.23 is: 424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 911.39 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/911.39 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 911.39 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 258,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,131.57/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.72

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