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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 913.19 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 913.19 and 283.98 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 913.19 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/913.19 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 913.19 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 259,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,327.70/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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