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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 911.90 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 911.90 and 283.85 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 911.90 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/911.90 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 911.90 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 258,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,836.84/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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