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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.60, 913.92 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.60, 913.92 and 284.64 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.60 : 913.92 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.60/913.92 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.60x = 913.92 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.60x = 260,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,138.19/609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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