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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 911.93 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 911.93 and 284.40 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 911.93 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/911.93 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 911.93 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 259,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,351.47/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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