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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 914.44 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 914.44 and 284.77 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 914.44 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/914.44 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 914.44 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 260,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,400.90/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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