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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 913.54 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 913.54 and 284.32 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 913.54 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/913.54 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 913.54 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 259,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,737.69/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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