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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 913.46 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 913.46 and 284.43 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 913.46 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/913.46 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 913.46 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 259,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,814.01/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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