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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 912.28 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 912.28 and 283.38 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 912.28 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/912.28 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 912.28 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 258,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,521.91/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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