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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 913.42 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 913.42 and 284.14 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 913.42 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/913.42 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 913.42 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 259,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,539.16/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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