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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 911.84 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 911.84 and 283.44 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 911.84 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/911.84 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 911.84 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 258,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,451.93/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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