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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 912.70 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 912.70 and 283.56 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 912.70 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/912.70 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 912.70 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 258,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,805.21/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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