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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 911.88 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 911.88 and 283.05 is: 424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 911.88 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/911.88 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 911.88 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 258,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,107.63/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.62

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