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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 912.10 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 912.10 and 283.26 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 912.10 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/912.10 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 912.10 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 258,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,361.45/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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