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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 914.42 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 914.42 and 285.08 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 914.42 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/914.42 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 914.42 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 260,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,682.85/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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