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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912.18 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912.18 and 283.36 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912.18 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912.18 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912.18 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 258,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,475.32/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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