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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 911.96 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 911.96 and 283.48 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 911.96 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/911.96 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 911.96 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 258,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,522.42/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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