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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.05, 911.54 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.05, 911.54 and 282.97 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.05 : 911.54 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.05/911.54 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.05x = 911.54 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.05x = 257,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,937.06/608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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