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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.52, 914.58 and 284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.52, 914.58 and 284.84 is: 427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.52 : 914.58 = 284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.52/914.58 = 284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.52x = 914.58 × 284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.52x = 260,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,511.25/609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.41

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