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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.07 and 284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.07 and 284.11 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.07 = 284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.07 = 284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.07 × 284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 259,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,410.75/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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