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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.39, 911.88 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.39, 911.88 and 283.07 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.39 : 911.88 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.39/911.88 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.39x = 911.88 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.39x = 258,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,125.87/608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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