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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 914.82 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 914.82 and 285.14 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 914.82 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/914.82 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 914.82 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 260,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,851.77/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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