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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 912.46 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 912.46 and 283.86 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 912.46 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/912.46 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 912.46 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 259,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,010.90/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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