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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 912.57 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 912.57 and 283.64 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 912.57 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/912.57 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 912.57 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 258,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,841.35/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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