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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 915.23 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 915.23 and 285.12 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 915.23 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/915.23 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 915.23 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 260,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,951.09/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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