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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 912.24 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 912.24 and 283.80 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 912.24 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/912.24 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 912.24 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 258,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,893.71/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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