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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 913.92 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 913.92 and 285.04 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 913.92 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/913.92 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 913.92 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 260,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,503.76/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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