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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 911.93 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 911.93 and 283.14 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 911.93 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/911.93 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 911.93 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 258,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,202.44/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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