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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 913.98 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 913.98 and 284.46 is: 426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 913.98 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/913.98 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 913.98 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 259,990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,990.75/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.62

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