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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.47, 912.77 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.47, 912.77 and 283.93 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.47 : 912.77 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.47/912.77 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.47x = 912.77 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.47x = 259,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,162.79/608.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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