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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 912.06 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 912.06 and 284.16 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 912.06 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/912.06 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 912.06 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 259,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,170.97/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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