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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 911.96 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 911.96 and 283.12 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 911.96 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/911.96 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 911.96 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 258,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,194.12/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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