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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.82, 913.92 and 284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.82, 913.92 and 284.47 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.82 : 913.92 = 284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.82/913.92 = 284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.82x = 913.92 × 284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.82x = 259,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,982.82/609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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