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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 913.58 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 913.58 and 284.34 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 913.58 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/913.58 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 913.58 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 259,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,770.41/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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