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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 910.89 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 910.89 and 283.74 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 910.89 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/910.89 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 910.89 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 258,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,455.93/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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