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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 908.43 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 908.43 and 316.72 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 908.43 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/908.43 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 908.43 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 287,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,717.95/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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