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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 912.27 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 912.27 and 283.47 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 912.27 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/912.27 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 912.27 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 258,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,601.18/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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