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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 918.09 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 918.09 and 282.80 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 918.09 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/918.09 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 918.09 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 259,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,638.15/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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