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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 914.21 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 914.21 and 284.63 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 914.21 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/914.21 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 914.21 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 260,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,205.60/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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