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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.34, 913.34 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.34, 913.34 and 284.44 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.34 : 913.34 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.34/913.34 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.34x = 913.34 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.34x = 259,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,790.43/609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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