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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.30, 912.12 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.30, 912.12 and 283.38 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.30 : 912.12 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.30/912.12 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.30x = 912.12 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.30x = 258,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,476.57/608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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