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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 913.91 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 913.91 and 284.54 is: 426.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 913.91 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/913.91 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 913.91 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 260,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,037.96/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.81

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