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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 914.58 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 914.58 and 285 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 914.58 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/914.58 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 914.58 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 260,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,655.30/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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