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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.94, 913.42 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.94, 913.42 and 285.40 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.94 : 913.42 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.94/913.42 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.94x = 913.42 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.94x = 260,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,690.07/609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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