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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 914 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 914 and 285.14 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 914 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/914 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 914 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 260,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,617.96/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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