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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 907.17 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 907.17 and 316.51 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 907.17 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/907.17 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 907.17 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 287,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,128.38/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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