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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 913.38 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 913.38 and 284.10 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 913.38 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/913.38 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 913.38 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 259,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,491.26/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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