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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 912.90 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 912.90 and 283.74 is: 425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 912.90 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/912.90 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 912.90 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 259,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,026.25/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.61

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