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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 913.14 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 913.14 and 284.76 is: 426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 913.14 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/913.14 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 913.14 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 260,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,025.75/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.86

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