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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.01 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.01 and 282.69 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.01 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.01 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.01 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 259,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,229.56/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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