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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 912.21 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 912.21 and 283.58 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 912.21 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/912.21 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 912.21 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 258,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,684.51/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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