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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 912.36 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 912.36 and 283.36 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 912.36 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/912.36 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 912.36 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 258,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,526.33/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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