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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.20, 911.58 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.20, 911.58 and 283.24 is: 424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.20 : 911.58 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.20/911.58 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.20x = 911.58 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.20x = 258,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,195.92/608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.52

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