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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 912.04 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 912.04 and 283.31 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 912.04 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/912.04 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 912.04 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 258,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,390.05/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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