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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 914.22 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 914.22 and 284.88 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 914.22 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/914.22 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 914.22 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 260,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,442.99/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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