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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 912.42 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 912.42 and 283.44 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 912.42 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/912.42 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 912.42 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 258,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,616.32/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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