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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.66 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.66 and 284.50 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.66 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.66 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.66 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 259,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,936.27/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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