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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 911.41 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 911.41 and 283.25 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 911.41 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/911.41 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 911.41 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 258,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,156.88/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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