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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 913.38 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 913.38 and 284.07 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 913.38 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/913.38 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 913.38 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 259,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,463.86/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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