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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 914.67 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 914.67 and 285.21 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 914.67 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/914.67 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 914.67 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 260,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,873.03/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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