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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.56, 912.98 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.56, 912.98 and 283.94 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.56 : 912.98 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.56/912.98 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.56x = 912.98 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.56x = 259,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,225.56/609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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