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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 913.28 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 913.28 and 284.01 is: 426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 913.28 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/913.28 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 913.28 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 259,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,375.81/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.16

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