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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 913.14 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 913.14 and 283.76 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 913.14 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/913.14 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 913.14 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 259,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,114.89/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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