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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 911.96 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 911.96 and 283.15 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 911.96 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/911.96 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 911.96 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 258,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,215.50/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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