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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.47 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.47 and 284.46 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.47 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.47 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.47 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 259,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,845.68/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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