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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 913.02 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 913.02 and 284.10 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 913.02 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/913.02 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 913.02 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 259,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,388.98/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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