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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 913.98 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 913.98 and 285.22 is: 427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 913.98 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/913.98 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 913.98 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 260,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,687.59/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.62

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