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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 913.02 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 913.02 and 283.83 is: 425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 913.02 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/913.02 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 913.02 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 259,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,142.47/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.92

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