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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 911.49 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 911.49 and 282.84 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 911.49 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/911.49 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 911.49 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 257,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,805.83/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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